We started off by going to Belleville. We went to the Magic House in St Louis and we had a wonderful time. Brayden and Aaron made a bubble around themselves, we played in water...and as you will see in the photos below---Brayden found his calling in the White House! We also went to the Shrine to see all the beautiful Christmas lights--we tried to attend a puppet show there but the little guy was not having it. We celebrated Christmas Eve at Grandpa's house with our traditional German meal---and it was delicious! On Christmas day the festivities continued...Santa came to Grandpa's house in the morning, then off we went to Joe and Jenni's and then Uncle John and Aunt Carol's house. Then we packed back up and went to Bloomington for a quick stop at Aunt Rhena's and the finally made it to Polo! 5 Christmas celebrations in ONE day!!
Once in Polo, we had more Christmas celebrations---it was great to see everyone! We also got take Brayden out in his new wagon, which he LOVES! We also had SOOOO much snow, that we enjoyed some great sledding! When we arrived back home, my great friend Lisa was is town, so she came for a night---it was so great to see her. And, then we continued celebrating with great friends into the New Year! I just cannot believe that another year has passed! We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends that make the holidays so special! It was so fun to watch Brayden this year figuring out how to open gifts and his eyes light up as he opened the gifts! He really does make the holiday season even more special! We are continuing in some of our families' traditions, but we are also starting to make traditions for our family--and I know that each Christmas will be even more exciting, fun and special. Here are some pics from some of the festivities:
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